About Us
YLZ Investments is the single-family office of the Zhang Family, built on a foundation of resilience and strategic growth. Born from adversity, our family legacy began with my grandfather's resilience. Transitioning from hardship to prosperity, we established YLZ in Canada, carrying forward a commitment to enrich lives beyond our own. Our approach is results and impact driven—identifying and capitalizing on diverse opportunities that yield strong financial returns while fostering scalable, high-growth businesses. We prioritize investments that offer a competitive edge, operational efficiency, and sustainable revenue streams, ensuring long-term wealth creation by leveraging capital, expertise, and an extensive global network. At YLZ, every investment is a calculated move toward financial excellence, market leadership, and sustained economic success.
Our Team
Jared Zhang
CEO and Founder Partner of YLZ Investments, a single-family office, empowering entrepreneurs through strategic investments, mentorship, and innovation. Jared is an entrepreneur, investor, and strategic thinker with extensive experience in real estate acquisitions, development, and management across the U.S. and Canada, who has diversified his portfolio spanning film production, consumer products, venture capital, technology, private equity, and emerging, agnostic industries. He applies his strategic insights to business development and operational scaling, with a keen ability to identify and nurture high-value opportunities. Jared continues to drive growth and innovation across industries, leveraging his extensive network and investment expertise to shape the future of entrepreneurship and business development.
Jared Zhang
CEO and Founder Partner of YLZ Investments, a single-family office, empowering entrepreneurs through strategic investments, mentorship, and innovation. Jared is an entrepreneur, investor, and strategic thinker with extensive experience in real estate acquisitions, development, and management across the U.S. and Canada, who has diversified his portfolio spanning film production, consumer products, venture capital, technology, private equity, and emerging, agnostic industries. He applies his strategic insights to business development and operational scaling, with a keen ability to identify and nurture high-value opportunities. Jared continues to drive growth and innovation across industries, leveraging his extensive network and investment expertise to shape the future of entrepreneurship and business development.
Jared Zhang
CEO and Founder Partner of YLZ Investments, a single-family office, empowering entrepreneurs through strategic investments, mentorship, and innovation. Jared is an entrepreneur, investor, and strategic thinker with extensive experience in real estate acquisitions, development, and management across the U.S. and Canada, who has diversified his portfolio spanning film production, consumer products, venture capital, technology, private equity, and emerging, agnostic industries. He applies his strategic insights to business development and operational scaling, with a keen ability to identify and nurture high-value opportunities. Jared continues to drive growth and innovation across industries, leveraging his extensive network and investment expertise to shape the future of entrepreneurship and business development.
Richard Simpkins
General Manager at YLZ Investments, is a seasoned leader, investor, and strategist driving business growth, innovation, and operational excellence across many industries such as automotive, real estate, venture capital, public policy, and technology. With expertise in business strategy, venture capital, and cross-functional leadership, he supports entrepreneurs and ventures through strategic investments and guidance. Richard's leadership has been instrumental in optimizing supply chains and scaling operations in the automotive and technology sectors, where he also developed plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle systems and fostered disruptive technology startups. His ability to connect visionaries, build high-performing teams, and execute strategic growth initiatives positions him as a sought-after leader in the investment and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Richard Simpkins
General Manager at YLZ Investments, is a seasoned leader, investor, and strategist driving business growth, innovation, and operational excellence across many industries such as automotive, real estate, venture capital, public policy, and technology. With expertise in business strategy, venture capital, and cross-functional leadership, he supports entrepreneurs and ventures through strategic investments and guidance. Richard's leadership has been instrumental in optimizing supply chains and scaling operations in the automotive and technology sectors, where he also developed plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle systems and fostered disruptive technology startups. His ability to connect visionaries, build high-performing teams, and execute strategic growth initiatives positions him as a sought-after leader in the investment and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Richard Simpkins
General Manager at YLZ Investments, is a seasoned leader, investor, and strategist driving business growth, innovation, and operational excellence across many industries such as automotive, real estate, venture capital, public policy, and technology. With expertise in business strategy, venture capital, and cross-functional leadership, he supports entrepreneurs and ventures through strategic investments and guidance. Richard's leadership has been instrumental in optimizing supply chains and scaling operations in the automotive and technology sectors, where he also developed plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle systems and fostered disruptive technology startups. His ability to connect visionaries, build high-performing teams, and execute strategic growth initiatives positions him as a sought-after leader in the investment and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Connor Jadis
Co-manager, YLZ Investments, is a versatile business strategist, investment manager, and community leader with experience spanning finance, compliance, marketing, and operations. He plays a key role in investment strategy and portfolio management, ensuring sustainable financial growth. His previous work in business development and compliance strengthened his expertise in strategic planning, workforce compliance, and market analysis. In addition to his corporate experience, he serves as a board member for the Canadian Ski Patrol, contributing to outdoor safety and emergency response initiatives. Connor combines financial acumen with leadership skills, making a meaningful impact in both business and community-driven initiatives.
Connor Jadis
Co-manager, YLZ Investments, is a versatile business strategist, investment manager, and community leader with experience spanning finance, compliance, marketing, and operations. He plays a key role in investment strategy and portfolio management, ensuring sustainable financial growth. His previous work in business development and compliance strengthened his expertise in strategic planning, workforce compliance, and market analysis. In addition to his corporate experience, he serves as a board member for the Canadian Ski Patrol, contributing to outdoor safety and emergency response initiatives. Connor combines financial acumen with leadership skills, making a meaningful impact in both business and community-driven initiatives.
Connor Jadis
Co-manager, YLZ Investments, is a versatile business strategist, investment manager, and community leader with experience spanning finance, compliance, marketing, and operations. He plays a key role in investment strategy and portfolio management, ensuring sustainable financial growth. His previous work in business development and compliance strengthened his expertise in strategic planning, workforce compliance, and market analysis. In addition to his corporate experience, he serves as a board member for the Canadian Ski Patrol, contributing to outdoor safety and emergency response initiatives. Connor combines financial acumen with leadership skills, making a meaningful impact in both business and community-driven initiatives.
Jean Bellas
Co-General Manager, YLZ Investments, is a dynamic leader in real estate, workplace strategy, and facilities management. Her career encompasses over four decades of experience advising companies on strategic portfolio management, corporate consolidations, and long-term capital planning, ensuring operational efficiency and maximizing value. Jean’s leadership have positioned her at the forefront of planning and executing complex commercial and institutional developments, working with organizations across the world. She has played a critical role in shaping real estate strategies, leading workplace transformations, and managing cross-functional teams across various industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing. Known for her ability to align corporate infrastructure with business goals, she continues to redefine workplace solutions that drive efficiency, innovation, and long-term growth.
Jean Bellas
Co-General Manager, YLZ Investments, is a dynamic leader in real estate, workplace strategy, and facilities management. Her career encompasses over four decades of experience advising companies on strategic portfolio management, corporate consolidations, and long-term capital planning, ensuring operational efficiency and maximizing value. Jean’s leadership have positioned her at the forefront of planning and executing complex commercial and institutional developments, working with organizations across the world. She has played a critical role in shaping real estate strategies, leading workplace transformations, and managing cross-functional teams across various industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing. Known for her ability to align corporate infrastructure with business goals, she continues to redefine workplace solutions that drive efficiency, innovation, and long-term growth.
Jean Bellas
Co-General Manager, YLZ Investments, is a dynamic leader in real estate, workplace strategy, and facilities management. Her career encompasses over four decades of experience advising companies on strategic portfolio management, corporate consolidations, and long-term capital planning, ensuring operational efficiency and maximizing value. Jean’s leadership have positioned her at the forefront of planning and executing complex commercial and institutional developments, working with organizations across the world. She has played a critical role in shaping real estate strategies, leading workplace transformations, and managing cross-functional teams across various industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing. Known for her ability to align corporate infrastructure with business goals, she continues to redefine workplace solutions that drive efficiency, innovation, and long-term growth.
Maddi Mrcela
A dynamic business leader with a proven track record in driving sales growth and strategic market expansion. With deep expertise in business strategy, financial analysis, and cross-functional leadership, she has successfully led initiatives that accelerated market penetration and boosted profitability across diverse ventures. Her experience includes developing innovative go-to-market strategies and leading impactful B2B promotional campaigns that elevated brand recognition and strengthened investor engagement in global markets. Beyond her experience, she is deeply committed to giving back to the community. Over the past decade, she has volunteered with multiple foundations, dedicating her time to initiatives that empower youth and foster positive change. Through her strategic vision, results-oriented leadership, and dedication to excellence, position her as a visionary leader who continues to drive transformative results and inspire success across every initiative she undertakes.
Maddi Mrcela
A dynamic business leader with a proven track record in driving sales growth and strategic market expansion. With deep expertise in business strategy, financial analysis, and cross-functional leadership, she has successfully led initiatives that accelerated market penetration and boosted profitability across diverse ventures. Her experience includes developing innovative go-to-market strategies and leading impactful B2B promotional campaigns that elevated brand recognition and strengthened investor engagement in global markets. Beyond her experience, she is deeply committed to giving back to the community. Over the past decade, she has volunteered with multiple foundations, dedicating her time to initiatives that empower youth and foster positive change. Through her strategic vision, results-oriented leadership, and dedication to excellence, position her as a visionary leader who continues to drive transformative results and inspire success across every initiative she undertakes.
Maddi Mrcela
A dynamic business leader with a proven track record in driving sales growth and strategic market expansion. With deep expertise in business strategy, financial analysis, and cross-functional leadership, she has successfully led initiatives that accelerated market penetration and boosted profitability across diverse ventures. Her experience includes developing innovative go-to-market strategies and leading impactful B2B promotional campaigns that elevated brand recognition and strengthened investor engagement in global markets. Beyond her experience, she is deeply committed to giving back to the community. Over the past decade, she has volunteered with multiple foundations, dedicating her time to initiatives that empower youth and foster positive change. Through her strategic vision, results-oriented leadership, and dedication to excellence, position her as a visionary leader who continues to drive transformative results and inspire success across every initiative she undertakes.
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You can reach us anytime via admin@ylzinvestments.com
Get in touch.
You can reach us anytime via admin@ylzinvestments.com